CNA Program Review
Nurse
Assistant
Training
Program
Review
Evergreen Valley
College
Spring 2012
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Mission Statement for the College
With equity, opportunity and social justice as our guiding principles, Evergreen Valley College’s
mission is to empower and prepare students from diverse backgrounds to succeed academically,
and to be civically responsible global citizens.
Department/Program Name:
Last Review:
Current Year:
Nurse Assistant Training Program (Nurs109)
Not applicable
2011-2012
Area Dean: Sandra DeWolfe, RN, MS Interim Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Program Description
Brief Summary
The Nurse Assistant Training Program (NURS109) was developed in order to provide interested
students with a foundation of basic nursing care. The program was officially approved by the
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on January 19, 2010. Upon successful
completion of the 6.5 unit course, students are qualified to take the California State Certification
Exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). CNAs are eligible for employment in
Skilled Nursing Facilities, Acute Care Hospitals, as well as in the home setting through Home
Health Care Agencies. However, the State Certification is a regulatory requirement only for
nursing assistants that want to work in the long-term care setting. Students can receive training
within skilled nursing facilities. With an increasing aging population, CNAs are needed more
than ever in the skilled nursing facilities.
Requirements for the EVC course are: High School Diploma or GED, valid social security number,
Physical Health Exam clearance, TB exam clearance, current CPR for Healthcare Provider, and
Background Clearance. The course is open to all students with the aforementioned
requirements and is based on open enrollment. The course is offered in the Spring or Fall
semesters and can accommodate 30 (2 clinical sections) to 45 (3 clinical sections) students per
semester. Those who successfully complete the training program and pass the state
certification exam can work as CNAs, and/or further their education in nursing.
Program Effectiveness
Students must successfully complete the course with a “C” or better in order to take the State
Certification Exam. The course includes skills lab practice at the school and the performance of
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basic nursing skills in the clinical setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The CDPH
approved curriculum consists of 61 lecture hours and 100 clinical hours; a portion of the clinical
hours (an average of 3 to 4) takes place in the skills lab setting at EVC. In addition, extra skills
lab practice is encouraged, although voluntary. Successful completion of course SLOs promotes
safe and competent basic nursing care.
Results of Measures
The pass rates for the State Certification Exam are as follows:
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Spring 2010: written: 95.7% or 22/23; skills: 91.3% or 21/23 (overall =93.5%)
Fall 2010:
written: 95.8% or 23/24; skills: 79.1% or 19/24 (overall =87.5%)
Spring 2011: written: 96.2% or 25/26; skills: 92.3% or 24/26 (overall = 94.3%)
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) currently takes the average of the written
and skills pass rates in order to determine pass rates. Thus, our overall pass rate for the 3
semesters is 91.8%; these results show that the program is doing considerably well for being less
than 2 years old. Three years from now, the goal will be that the results will remain at or above
90%, with students successfully finding jobs upon completion of the course and passing the
state exam. At least 21 students who have completed the course have gained employment in
the healthcare field: 7 students from Spring 2010, 6 students from Fall 2010, and 8 students
from Spring 2011. It is difficult to obtain accurate data for employment rates, as it is voluntary
for students to furnish such information upon course completion. In addition, 8 other students
are currently enrolled in an RN program.
PART A: Overview of the Program
The Nurse Assistant Training Program is within EVC’s Department of Nursing and Allied Health;
our current CTAs are outlined below. The Program helps the college fulfill its Mission by
preparing interested students to embark in an entry-level healthcare profession that allows
them to provide compassionate care to the infirm (especially to the fragile elderly), therefore
helping serve humanity as responsible citizens.
Department of Nursing and Allied Health CTA’s
i. Community Engagement
1. Build an awareness of campus programs, both internal and
external; communicate and network
a. During the course of a program, students will
participate in a minimum of one community event
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b. At least one faculty member will participate as club
advisor and support one campus clubs
2. Seek articulation with local high schools on all levels of courses
a. One division faculty member will participate in 50% of
the meetings/events with the Medical Magnet Program
at Andrew Hill High School
b. One division faculty member will participate in the
annual College Connection
c. One division faculty member will participate in the
annual KinderCaminata
ii. Organizational Transformation
1. Increase online and hybrid course and program offerings
a. Develop one new online course, within the division
b. 90% of the courses, in the division, will use the college’s
course management system
2. Increase persistence, retention and success rate for all courses
a. The nursing faculty will identify two variables that can
be changed in order to increase student success in the
nursing program and on the NCLEX
b. The nursing program will offer a minimum of one TEAS
workshop this academic year
3. Review, strengthen and implement emergency
preparedness/response procedures
a. At least one faculty member will represent the division
on the Emergency Preparedness Committee
4. Provide training and support for employees to effectively offer
online and hybrid courses and student support services
a. >30% of the faculty will have opportunities for faculty
development through grant funds
5. Strengthen and implement accountability, compliance
structures, and transparency in the budget process, including
stable leadership over finances
a. Dean will include an update on the campus budget, as
well as any grant funds, at 100% of the division
meetings
b. Faculty will research and apply for, at least, one grant to
help improve a program or course
iii. Student Centered
1. Reassess and develop a balanced scheduling of course offerings
to better meet the needs of students, including additional CTE
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offerings. Increase the number of course offerings on Fridays
and Saturdays.
a. FCS will offer a minimum of one class on Fridays
b. Division will offer a minimum of one class on an
alternate schedule
2. Expand the number and type of course offerings and student
services available via alternative instructional delivery systems
including online and hybrid courses.
a. Develop one new online course, within the division
b. Annually maintain and update Nursing and CNA
websites on the EVC webpage
c. 90% of division courses will offer course materials on the
campus course management program
d. Tutoring services will be posted on >90% of division
course management sites
Community Partnerships
Through the Program, EVC has developed partnerships with the following:
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Lincoln Glen Nursing Facility (San Jose)- students have their clinical rotation at this
facility
The California Department of Public Health- the Program maintains its regulatory
approval through the CDPH
American River College (Sacramento) - testing for the Certification Exam was originally
processed through this regional testing center. Program faculty currently maintains
contact with American River College’s CNA Program faculty
Mission College (Santa Clara)- testing location for Certification Exam for the first 3
semesters of the Program
The American Red Cross (Los Angeles Chapter)- as of July 2011, testing for the
Certification Exam is done through the American Red Cross
Accomplishments
Three recent accomplishments for the program:
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Improvement in course retention (86% Spring 2010; 93% Fall 2010; 100% Spring 2011)
Improvement in certification exam pass rate (from 93.5% to 94.3%)
Home Health Program approval by the CDPH (obtained July 14, 2011)
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Program Goal/Focus
The goal of the Program is to allow students who complete the course to gain entry-level
knowledge and employment in the health care (nursing) field. Because the Program is only one
semester long and State testing is completed shortly after course completion, students could
potentially become employed within 4-5 months upon enrolling in the course. This provides
opportunities for those who (because of family commitments or lack of financial resources or
time, etc.) are not able to attend college for a longer period. The course is also an option for
students waiting to get into the nursing program.
Another goal is to offer a Home Health Aide (HHA) component (combined CNA/HHA course)
beginning with the Fall 2012 semester.
Student Demographics
Currently, student demographics for NURS109 are incorporated into data for the nursing
discipline. The program faculty has devised a general demographics survey to utilize at the
beginning of each semester as of Fall 2011 in order to obtain demographical data (in the event
that EVC’s Research Department is unable to separate course data from the nursing discipline).
Data for students’ gender and age was obtained from the students’ initial CNA application form
(form HS283B). Please note that data for ethnicity is based only on faculty’s best knowledge and
cannot be considered 100% accurate.
GENDER
Female
Male
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
23/29= 79%
25/30= 83%
24/27= 89%
(4 dropped; 83%
(2 dropped; 92%
(100% retention/
retention, 78%
retention, 80%
success)
success
success
6/29= 21%
5/30= 17%
3/27= 11%
(100% retention/
(100% retention/
(100% retention/
success)
success)
success)
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ETHNICITY- Spring 2010 (29 Students)
Headcount
Retention
Success
African American
4=14%
4=100%
4=100%
Asian (all other)
0
n/a
n/a
Asian/Cambodian
0
n/a
n/a
Asian/Chinese
2=7%
2=100%
2=100%
Asian Indian
1=3%
1=100%
1=100%
Asian/Vietnamese
1=3%
1=100%
0
Filipino
9=31%
9=100%
9=100%
Latino
7=24%
4=57%
4=57%
Native American
0
n/a
n/a
Pacific Islander
0
n/a
n/a
White
5=17%
4=80%
4=100%
Other/Unknown
0
n/a
n/a
29/29
25/29=86%
24/29=83%
ETHNICITY - Fall 2010 (30 students)
Headcount
Retention
Success
African American
2= 7%
2= 100%
1= 50%
Asian (all other)
1= 3%
1= 100%
1= 100%
Asian/Cambodian
0
n/a
n/a
Asian/Chinese
0
n/a
n/a
Asian Indian
3= 1%
3= 100%
3= 100%
Asian/Vietnamese
5= 17%
5= 100%
5= 100%
Filipino
8= 27%
8= 100%
8= 100%
Latino
5= 17%
5= 100%
5= 100%
Native American
0
n/a
n/a
Pacific Islander
0
n/a
n/a
White
5= 17%
4= 80%
4= 100%
Other/Unknown
1= 3%
0= 0%
n/a
30/30
28/30=93%
27/30=90%
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ETHNICITY – Spring 2011 (27 Students)
Headcount
Retention
Success
African American
3=11%
3=100%
3=100%
Asian (all other)
0
n/a
n/a
Asian/Cambodian
0
n/a
n/a
Asian/Chinese
1= 3.7%
1=100%
1=100%
Asian Indian
1= 3.7%
1=100%
1=100%
Asian/Vietnamese
2= 7%
2=100%
2=100%
Filipino
6= 22%
6=100%
6=100%
Latino
10= 40%
10=100%
10=100%
Native American
1=3.7%
1=100%
1=100%
Pacific Islander
0
n/a
n/a
White
2=7%
2=100%
2=100%
Other/Unknown
1= 3.7%
1=100%
1=100%
27/27
27/27=100%
27/27=100%
AGE
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
19 or <
1 (1 dropped)
0
0
20-24
10 (1dropped)
18 (1 dropped)
16
25-29
7 (2 dropped)
6
4
30-34
3
4 (1 dropped)
4
35-39
3
1
0
40-49
4
1
2
50 or >
0
0
1
28 students
30 students
27 students
Spring 2010
Fall 2010
Spring 2011
A
15
17
18
B
3
8
8
C
6
2
1
D
1
0
0
F
0
1
0
GRADES
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Enrollment Patterns
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The majority of students in the program have been female. While the discipline of
nursing and nursing care has historically been a predominately female career, there has
been an increasing amount of males in the profession (Where are the men? Nursing, July
2003) due to a shortage of nurses and change in gender attitude.
Most of the students have been in the age group of 20-24 or 25-29.
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With the Bay Area being a cultural melting pot, it is not surprising that the students come from
various ethnic backgrounds, with the largest group coming from Filipino and Latino backgrounds.
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The above data is consistent with the general nursing course data.
Many of the students have expressed that they plan to pursue the field of nursing and have
found the course to be a valuable foundation.
Program Productivity (WSCH/FTEF)
Because the CDPH mandates a ratio of 15:1 for instruction in the clinical and laboratory settings,
the WSCH/FTEF (Weekly Student Contact Hours and Full Time Equivalent Faculty) for the
Program will always be less than the 525 breakeven point:
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Spring 2010: 359.6
Fall 2010: 391.7
Spring 2011: 346.3
Clinical groups, however, are combined into one lecture class to enhance course efficiency.
Success rate and patterns
The two students who did not successfully complete the course (i.e. with a “C” or better) were
both female, one being of African-American descent, the other being of Asian/Vietnamese
descent. In identifying possible causes of unsuccessful course completion, program faculty
learned that the first student was a single mother; the second student worked full time in her
family’s restaurant business and expressed having family problems that caused considerable
stress. Both students chose to stay in the course because they valued the experience and
knowledge that they were gaining.
It is important to note that not all students who successfully completed the course have passed
the state certification exam (please refer to Certification Pass Rates on page 3). Only those who
successfully complete the course are eligible to take the exam. Also, not all students who
successfully completed the course have opted to take state certification exam (either due to lack
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of funding to pay the $90 examination fee or they wanted to continue taking nursing courses
without working as CNAs). Thus far, 10 students who have taken the exam have failed the skills
component of the exam; 2 of those 10 students also failed the written component.
Demographics:
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3 male, 7 female
4 ages 20-24; 3 ages 25-29; 1 age 30-34; 2 age 40-49
1 African American; 1 Asian/Vietnamese; 3 Filipino; 3 Hispanic; 1 Other/Pakistani;
1 White
The demographics for those who did not pass the certification exam are consistent with the
overall demographics of the Program and of the nursing general course (i.e. most being female,
in between the ages of 20-29, of Filipino or Hispanic descent.
At least ten students who completed NURS109 are currently employed within the healthcare
field. It is interesting to note that one did not successfully pass the course, but was offered
employment based on the experience she gained in clinical over the semester. Another student
passed the course but did not pass the certification exam. Both of these students are not called
CNAs, but “patient caregivers”.
Advisory Boards and/or Professional Organizations
As of Fall 2011, testing for the state certification exam takes place through the American Red
Cross, Los Angeles Chapter (applicants need not travel to the LA area, as there are various test
sites throughout the Bay Area.
PART B: Curriculum
Courses offered
Currently NURS109 is the only course offered in the Nurse Assistant Training Program. It is a
goal to offer a Home Health Aide (HHA) component (combined CNA/HHA course) beginning with
the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester.
How has program remained current in the discipline?
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The program faculty utilizes the most current State-approved Model Nursing Assistant
Curriculum (the 2010 version, offered through The California Community College Health
Care Initiative and the Butte College Regional Health Occupations Resource Center).
The program faculty also utilizes the 2010 edition of Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care.
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The program faculty plans to have affiliation with the Santa Clara Long Term Care
Nurses Council. The Council provides in-service education on current topics of interest
related to long-term care.
Course Outlines
The following course outline is based on the state required topics presented in the 2010 Model
Nursing Assistant Curriculum and will be reviewed either every 6 years or sooner if an updated
version of the model curriculum comes out, whichever is first:
1)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Introduction
Role and responsibilities of the Certified Nursing Assistant
Title 22: State Regulations pertaining to Certified Nursing Assistant Programs
Requirements for nurse assistant certification
Professionalism
Ethics and confidentiality
2)
A.
B.
C.
Patients' Rights
Title 22
Health and Safety Code
Code of Federal Regulations regarding Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation
3)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Communications
Defense mechanisms
Socio-cultural factors
Attitudes- illness/health care
Family interaction
4)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Prevention and Management of Catastrophe and Unusual Occurrences
Emergency Care Procedures
General safety rules
Fire and disaster plans
Roles and procedures for C.N.A.
Patient Safety
5)
A.
B.
C.
D.
Body Mechanics
Basic body mechanics
Transfer techniques
Ambulation techniques
Proper body mechanics/positioning techniques
6) Medical and Surgical Asepsis
A. Microorganisms
B. Universal precautions
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C. Principals of asepsis
7)
A.
B.
C.
Weights and Measures
Metric system
Weight, length, and liquid volume measurements
Military time, i.e., a 24-hour clock
8) Patient Care Skills
A. Bathing/medicinal baths
B. Dressing
C. Oral Hygiene
D. Hair care, shampoo, medicinal shampoo, nail care, shaving
E. Prosthetic devices
F. Skin care/decubitus ulcers
G. Elimination needs
H. Bowel and bladder retraining
I. Weighing/measuring the patient
9) Patient Care Procedures
A. Collection of specimens: stool, urine, and sputum
B. Care of patient with tubing: gastric, oxygen, urinary, IV. This care does not include inserting,
suctioning, or changing the tubes.
C. Intake and output
D. Bed making
E. Cleansing enemas, laxative suppositories
F. Admission, transfer, discharge
G. Bandages, non-sterile dry dressing application of non-legend topical ointments to intact skin
10) Vital Signs
A. Purpose of vital signs
B. Factors affecting vital signs
C. Normal ranges
D. Methods of measurement
E. Temperature, pulse, respiration
F. Blood pressure
G. Abnormalities
H. Recording
11) Nutrition
A. Proper nutrition
B. Feeding technique
C. Diet therapy
12) Emergency Procedures
A. Signs and symptoms of distress
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B. Immediate and temporary intervention
C. Emergency codes
13) Long-term Care Resident
A. Needs of persons with retardation, Alzheimer's, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, dementia, mental
illness
B. Introduction to anatomy and physiology
C. Physical and behavioral needs and changes
D. Community resources available
E. Psychological, social, and recreational needs
F. Common diseases/disorders, including signs and symptoms
14) Rehabilitative Nursing
A. Promoting patient potential
B. Devices and equipment
C. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
D. Family interactions
E. Complications of inactivity
F. Ambulation
G. Range of Motion (ROM)
15) Observation and Charting
A. Observation of patients and reporting responsibilities
B. Patient care plan
C. Patient care documentation
D. Legal issues of charting
E. Medical terminology and abbreviations
16) Death and Dying
A. Stages of grief
B. Emotional and spiritual needs of patient and family
C. Rights of dying patient
D. Signs of approaching death
E. Monitoring the patient
F. Postmortem care
Innovative Strategies which maximize student learning & success
In preparing for taking the State Certification exam, which is the ultimate goal upon successful
completion of the course, students have benefitted most from demonstration and practice of
skills (for example, occupied bed making) learned within both the skills lab at the school and
clinical settings, but especially in the former. The use of current audiovisual (i.e. DVDs) has also
been beneficial.
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In the near future, program faculty plans to develop/have a combined CNA/HHA course which
will allow the students to be more “marketable” with the additional home-health skills that they
would learn, therefore maximizing their overall success.
Plans for future curricular development
As mentioned above, the goal is to add an HHA component to the program, to be implemented
in the Fall 2012 or Spring 2013 semester. Currently, we have an approved facility (we would be
utilizing Lincoln Glen Facility’s Assisted Living) and have already obtained program approval
from the CDPH.
Program articulation- NA
External Certification/Status
The program maintains state approval through the CDPH. The program is reviewed by the CDPH
every 2 years. The next review is due May 2013. Based on our certification exam pass rates, we
are in current good standing with the CDPH.
PART C: Student Outcomes
The following are the SLOs of NURS109:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the role of the CNA and the state requirements for certification.
2. Identify principles of client safety, including environment assessment and emergency
procedures.
3. Demonstrate skills necessary to perform nursing assistant procedures safely and effectively,
including accurate measurement of vital signs, transfer techniques, bathing/grooming
principles and feeding techniques.
4. Accurately document nursing assistant skills, including vital signs, patient transfers, bathing,
grooming, and feeding.
5. Describe basic infection control procedures, client rights, and confidentiality.
6. Utilize beginning principles of therapeutic communication.
7. Explain responsibilities to prevent, recognize, and report client abuse.
8. Identify and address the needs of clients undergoing various stages of care including longterm care, rehabilitative care, and the dying process.
9. Identify and address the special needs of clients with developmental and mental disorders.
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10. Identify and address the needs of clients with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and TB.
11. Demonstrate and provide culturally sensitive care to all clients.
The program utilizes a skills assessment form which has been approved by the CDPH in order to
assess the completion (i.e., return demonstration) of nursing assistant skills. Four multiplechoice exams of 100 questions each, and quizzes which range from 5 to 20 points each, are
utilized in order to test and assess acquisition of theoretical knowledge. These tools thus far
have been effective; however, a mechanism for determining and analyzing causes of student
failure (both in the course itself and in the state exam) is needed.
PART D: Faculty & Staff
Current faculty and staff
The instructor and coordinator for NURS109 is Elaine Amo Kafle. Currently, there is no other
faculty or staff member in the program, though she has gratefully utilized assistance from the
Department of Nursing and Allied Health’s Program Coordinator, Adrienne Burns, and has
received much support from her colleagues within the Department, including former Dean
Lynette Apen.
Ms. Kafle has been an RN since 1991. She has experience in long-term care nursing as well as
home-health nursing, totaling about 6-7 years. In addition, prior to becoming an RN, she
worked as a nursing assistant in the acute care setting while in nursing school, which has proven
to be beneficial when relating first-hand nursing assistant experiences to her students in the
program.
Ms. Kafle has had her Director of Staff Development Certificate since 2002, a requirement of the
CDPH to teach in a nursing assistant training program.
Ms. Kafle has a Master’s Degree in Nursing from UCSF, with a focus on Gerontology/Nursing
Education. Both have contributed to the success of the program.
Finally, Ms. Kafle has her Public Health Nurse (PHN) certificate, a requirement by the CDPH to
obtain approval for the HHA program. This, along with her home-health nursing experience, will
be beneficial once the HHA program is implemented.
Major professional development activities
Ms. Kafle has current professional membership in the National League for Nursing and Sigma
Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (Alpha Eta Chapter). Her main focus at EVC since
she began teaching the program in Spring 2010 has been to prepare the students to successfully
pass the state certification exam. Ms. Kafle has completed continuing education courses specific
to gerontology and the care of geriatric clients.
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Schedule for Tenure Review
Ms. Kafle has had her first review in the Fall 2010 semester. She is due for a review every Fall
semester until reaching tenure in 2014. She hopes to participate in the District’s newly formed
Wellness Committee, but is open to serving in other college committee.
Orientation process
Ms. Kafle received guidance from American River College’s Nurse Assistant Training program
faculty, Judy Young, in order to complete the initial application for program approval and to
further develop the program. The Department’s Assistant Director, Sandy DeWolfe, was her
mentor the first semester. In the future, if more faculty is needed for the program, Ms. Kafle
will orient and train the faculty.
PART E: Facilities, Equipment, Materials & Maintenance
Facilities, equipment, materials, maintenance
The program currently shares the two Nursing Resource Centers (skills labs) for learning and
practicing nursing assistant skills. While sharing the labs has been working, it can at times be
cumbersome. Simulation is sometimes utilized in order to conserve supplies and materials, or
because of lack of supplies. If more funds become available, added lab space and additional
supplies would be something to consider. Specifically, additional bed linens for practicing
occupied bed-making is needed.
Currency of Technology
Testing has currently been done through Scantron and has been successful; we may potentially
move towards online testing. The faculty incorporates Moodle (posting of grades; posting of
reading assignments, weekly learning objectives and PowerPoint materials) within the course.
Support from the Industry
Adequate support is received from the CDPH Liaison, Thomas Hill, RN. The program/faculty also
receives support from its affiliated clinical facility, Lincoln Glen, and from American River
College. Finally, support has already been received from The American Red Cross in relation to
future testing for the certification exam.
PART F: Future Needs
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Current Budget
The CDPH requires that all students enrolling in any Nurse Assistant Training Program be live
scanned (fingerprinted for Background Check) prior to having contact with nursing home
residents. The CDPH also requires that the student not incur any costs for this procedure.
Currently, live scanning is done through All Care Plus, Inc. at a cost of $50 per student (i.e.
$1,500 to $2,250 per semester), not including administrative fees. It is important that future
budgets for the program include this cost, as the cost is not allocated into the current budget.
Also, as of the Fall 2011 semester, the clinical facility has requested that we provide gloves for
the students’ use during clinical. This is an added cost that needs to be incorporated into the
budget. Gloves for a class of 30 students will cost approximately $280 for one semester, or $560
annually.
Faculty Positions
If additional clinical sections for the program are added in the future, faculty with the following
requirements are needed:
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An active nursing license, preferably RN license vs. LVN license.
A Director of Staff Development certificate
The desire to teach and foster student learning and growth
The nurse need not have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
In addition, if the HHA component is added, the nurse would need to have home health
experience in addition to the above. The CDPH requires a minimum of one year of home health
nursing experience in order to teach the combined CNA/HHA course.
Finally, if funds are available, a teaching assistant to help the instructor in the labs would be
helpful, but is not required.
Equipment beyond the program’s current budget
Additional lab space is something to consider, although right now the program is managing with
sharing space with the nursing courses. The cost of live scanning and gloves definitely needs to
be incorporated into future budgets.
PART G: Additional Information
It is worthwhile to mention that the staff and residents (clients) of the nursing facility where we
have our clinical rotation have expressed over and over how grateful they are to have the
Evergreen Valley College nursing assistant students there. Often times in nursing homes,
because of staffing ratios, many of the clients do not receive the extra attention that they
deserve; many are lonely because of busy schedules, family members are not always available
to visit them. The residents have expressed to their Social Services Coordinator during Resident
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Council Meetings the joy they feel whenever our students are there. In addition, even the
students have told me what a valuable experience the course has been for them, in introducing
them to the field of nursing and healthcare in general.
PART H: Annual Assessment: Program Faculty & PR Committee
PART I: Resource Allocation Table
Item Title
Response
Productivity (WSCH/FTEF)
351.6
Student Success Rate (Retention Rate)
93%
Number of Class Sections offered
2
Changes in enrollment
+0.9%
Program’s Current Budget (from Fund 10)
$118,290
Current External Funding (from Fund 17)
Future Needs: Faculty (Estimated Annual Cost)
 $117,860= salary and benefits based on teaching 30 students a 6.5
unit class and 10% non-instructional for program coordination
 $400=estimated cost for travel reimbursement
Future Needs: Staff (Estimated Annual Cost)
$117,860 +
$400
Future Needs: Facilities (Estimated Annual Cost)
$0
Future Needs: Supplies (Estimated Annual Cost)
 $3,000= Live Scanning for 60 students (30 per semester)
 $560= 56 boxes of gloves
 $10= 2 boxes of alcohol wipes
 $20= certified mailing (2 times per semester) of initial CNA applications
with live scan forms; state certification exam fees
$3,590
$0
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